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Another sure sign of fall in Connecticut? Menus transitioning to include seasonal pumpkin offerings. And in the Nutmeg State, pumpkin and pumpkin spice products abound, going far beyond the typical latte to include a host of sweet treats sure to make you wish it was fall all year round.

Take these tricked-out milkshakes from Stamford's Elm Street Diner, for example; adorned with full slices of cheesecake, cupcakes and fall-themed cookies and candies, these pumpkin spice cheesecake shakes are just as pretty to look at as they are tasty to eat.

But if something a little simpler is in order, a refreshing pumpkin ice cream is only a scoop away. At Ashley's Ice Cream — which has locations in New Haven, Hamden, Branford, Guilford and Madison — you can enjoy pumpkin three ways, with the shops' seasonal offerings including pumpkin gingersnap, pumpkin latte and a traditional pumpkin flavor.

And of course, autumn in Connecticut wouldn't be complete without the quintessential fall beverage: a pumpkin spice latte. But instead of frequenting your local Starbucks, try a local version at Middletown's Perk on Main. Pair it with one of their "anytime crepes," and you may never set foot in a chain coffee shop again.

Looking to sample more local pumpkin products in Connecticut? Click through the slideshow to see what other locations are serving up the fall staple.